UK Remote Perl Programmer for Leading Enterprise Tech Publication

Our client is a global leader in the enterprise technology publishing industry, providing audiences worldwide with stimulating perspectives and unique news on enterprise tech that matters today and tomorrow. They are seeking a talented Perl programmer to manage the full life-cycle of software projects on a remote basis. The ideal candidate must be UK-based and have experience writing high-quality Perl code.

You will ensure the the client’s website remains top-notch and that journalists have the tools they need while communicating effectively with your wider team.

Required qualifications include excellent communication skills, strong written and verbal English, right to work in the UK, great Linux experience, and familiarity with common UNIX tools. Experience with templating systems, Apache and nginx, and working with both MySQL and PostgreSQL is a bonus.

The tech stack includes Debian, Apache, Nginx, Exim, Redis, MySQL/MariaDB, and PostgreSQL, as well as open-source tools written in Perl (DBIx and Plack), Bash, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

If you’re a talented Perl programmer with a passion for delivering high-quality work and a desire to learn and grow with a small and focused team, we want to hear from you!

Skills and Experience

• Strong Perl is a must
• DBIx::Class experience
• Basic front-end skills / not scared of small amounts of JavaScript, HTML
• Very comfortable on Linux, ideally Debian

Benefits

• Exceptional autonomy to get stuff done
• Engaged and interested coworkers in a small, tight-knit team

Telecommuting Details

Open to residents of United Kingdom

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